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First Funerals in South Alabama Shooting Spree Held

Geneva,Alabama – (AP) - Funeral services have been held for a Genevacounty sheriff deputy's wife and infant daughter who were slain ina shooting rampage across two counties in rural Alabama. Deputy Josh Myers joined other law enforcement officers Tuesdayin a chase to stop 28-year-old Michael McLendon, who had killed 10people and was armed and ready to shoot more. Myers was unaware his wife Andrea and their 19-month-olddaughter Corrine Gracy were among the victims. Their otherdaughter, 3-month old Ella, was injured by shrapnel but survived. More than 400 people gathered for the Sunday funeral at SorrellsFuneral Home in Geneva.